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Szeląg pruski - Sigismund I the Old Toruń
| Billon (.188 silver) | 1.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Years | 1528-1531 |
| Value | Szeląg = ⅓ Grosza |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.188 silver) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#259593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle with head turned left wielding sword in left wing
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ SOLIDVS ✿ PRVSSIE ✿ 1629
Translation: Schilling of Prussia
Comment
The specification for this coin was a weight of 1.24 g. but most examples sold in recent auctions weight between 0.9 and 1.1 g.Kopicki 3075 15Z8
Kopicki 3076 1528
Kopicki 3077 15Z9
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 3078 1530
Kopicki 3079 1530
Kopicki 3080 1531